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Motorbike crash leaves one critically injured in South Wairarapa

May 20, 2023
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One person is critically injured after a crash in Pirinoa, South Wairarapa.

The crash, which occurred on Lake Ferry Road around 1.25pm today, involved a motorbike and vehicle, police said.

The serious crash unit is attending the scene and police said they've closed the road while the investigation's underway.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

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